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> Does the lift allow you to strap the bike to it, or is it secure > without needing straps? The idea of a lift is making me consider the > possibility of using eye bolts above my garage door frame & maybe > ratchet straps to lift the bike on the cheap... suspended by the rear > grab bars and the handlebars. > > - Aaron > > --- On *Wed, 8/13/08, Darren Clark //* wrote: > > From: Darren Clark > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: EBC oversize rotor > To: "Aaron P" > Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 6:26 PM > > I bought mine from Fred at Arrowhead Motorsports ($201.95). I've > had the stainless steel brake line for a few years, it made a > difference with the stock brakes. Never tried the fork brace > though, with the front end properly adjusted it seems to be fine. > I have upgraded to the Progressive springs though because the > stock front end was way too soft for me. The bike lift is a > Craftsman lift from Sears, works great and I think it was only $75.00. > > Darren Clark > 2004 KLR-650 > Fowlerville, MI > > > > Aaron P wrote: >> Where did you buy the EBC rotor & for how much? I've found it a few >> places online, but my riding buddy said he got his @ a local shop who >> likes to beat everyone else's price for $125, including the relocating >> bracket. Any thoughts to upgrade to the stainless brake line & fork >> brace to complete the front-end stopping & stability upgrade? I'm >> looking at doing that next to my '02. Also, what bike lift is that? >> Did you get that online or locally & how much? >> >> >> >> Thanks for the info & pics, and enjoy the upgrades! >> >> -Aaron >> >> >> --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>, Darren Clark wrote: >> >>> Just got my EBC oversize rotor today. Easy to install and looks great >>> >> on >> >>> the bike. I wish I could have tested it and given a report, but while >>> installing my new front sprocket, the master link clip shot off my >>> >> chain >> >>> out of my garage and into my front yard somewhere. >>> >>> FYI: anybody ordering the brake upgrade, get new pads with it too. >>> >>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/84373829@N00/sets/72157606715296797/ >>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/84373829@N00/sets/72157606715296797/> >>> >>> >>> >>> Darren Clark >>> 2004 KLR-650 >>> Fowlerville, MI >>> >>> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>> >>> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com http://www.dualsportnews.com/> >> List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html> >> Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> >> >> > >

> > Just got my EBC oversize rotor today. Easy to install and looks

> the bike. I wish I could have tested it and given a report, but

> installing my new front sprocket, the master link clip shot off my

> out of my garage and into my front yard somewhere. > > FYI: anybody ordering the brake upgrade, get new pads with it too. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/84373829@N00/sets/72157606715296797/ > http://www.flickr.com/photos/84373829@N00/sets/72157606715296797/> > > > > Darren Clark > 2004 KLR-650 > Fowlerville, MI > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

> Beware that most of the cheap 320 rotors are chinese knock-offs. Mike Eagle and I just had a chat about this several weeks ago when I was at his shop. > > Robert > ---- Darren Clark wrote: > >> Aaron, >> This lift comes with tie-down points for straps. It's also good for >> moving axles (car/truck), installing transmissions, and transfer cases. >> I also like it because it's easy to move the bike around on the lift. >> >> >> >> Aaron wrote: >> >>> Does the lift allow you to strap the bike to it, or is it secure >>> without needing straps? The idea of a lift is making me consider the >>> possibility of using eye bolts above my garage door frame & maybe >>> ratchet straps to lift the bike on the cheap... suspended by the rear >>> grab bars and the handlebars. >>> >>> - Aaron >>> >>> --- On *Wed, 8/13/08, Darren Clark //* wrote: >>> >>> From: Darren Clark >>> Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: EBC oversize rotor >>> To: "Aaron P" >>> Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 6:26 PM >>> >>> I bought mine from Fred at Arrowhead Motorsports ($201.95). I've >>> had the stainless steel brake line for a few years, it made a >>> difference with the stock brakes. Never tried the fork brace >>> though, with the front end properly adjusted it seems to be fine. >>> I have upgraded to the Progressive springs though because the >>> stock front end was way too soft for me. The bike lift is a >>> Craftsman lift from Sears, works great and I think it was only $75.00. >>> >>> Darren Clark >>> 2004 KLR-650 >>> Fowlerville, MI >>> >>> >>> >>> Aaron P wrote: >>> >>>> Where did you buy the EBC rotor & for how much? I've found it a few >>>> places online, but my riding buddy said he got his @ a local shop who >>>> likes to beat everyone else's price for $125, including the relocating >>>> bracket. Any thoughts to upgrade to the stainless brake line & fork >>>> brace to complete the front-end stopping & stability upgrade? I'm >>>> looking at doing that next to my '02. Also, what bike lift is that? >>>> Did you get that online or locally & how much? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks for the info & pics, and enjoy the upgrades! >>>> >>>> -Aaron >>>> >>>> >>>> --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>, Darren Clark wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>>> Just got my EBC oversize rotor today. Easy to install and looks great >>>>> >>>>> >>>> on >>>> >>>> >>>>> the bike. I wish I could have tested it and given a report, but while >>>>> installing my new front sprocket, the master link clip shot off my >>>>> >>>>> >>>> chain >>>> >>>> >>>>> out of my garage and into my front yard somewhere. >>>>> >>>>> FYI: anybody ordering the brake upgrade, get new pads with it too. >>>>> >>>>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/84373829@N00/sets/72157606715296797/ >>>>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/84373829@N00/sets/72157606715296797/> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Darren Clark >>>>> 2004 KLR-650 >>>>> Fowlerville, MI >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------------ >>>> >>>> List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com http://www.dualsportnews.com/> >>>> List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html> >>>> Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> > > -- > Robert T. Reid III > Certified Executive Chef > CCA, CDM, MCFE > > >